What's the best way to install a front spoiler?

[soltwede@privateI.com (Night Shadow)]

Tony,

JEGS and Summit both sell these spring loaded quick release buttons,
designed for sheet metal I think....they are quite nice (my buddy used
them on his MGB GT V8 conversion).  Maybe those would work?

Eric


On Fri, 8 Feb 2002, Anthony Pelletier wrote:

> 
> I was also trying to think of a way to make it "quick
> release" so I could take it off If I ever had to put
> it on a flat bed, or get the car on the alignment
> rack.  My car sits a little too low right now (4"
> between the ground & front spoiler. I am going to
> bring it up, but thats another story)  Its been hit a
> few times now.  any ideas.  John's idea about the tape
> is pretty good.  Giving it some flex should prolong
> its life.
> 
> Tony
> 
> --- "John C. Worden" <scirocco@powerlink.net> wrote:
> > At 08:04 PM 2/7/02 -0500, Mardak wrote:
> > 
> > >Tape eh?  I don't know if I would trust tape alone
> > to keep that thing
> > >on there.  At speed, I would imagine there would be
> > quite a bit of pull
> > >on the adhesive.  It would be real nice not to
> > drill any holes
> > >though...  Hmmm... Anyone else used tape?
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >
> > >Mark.
> > I am working on a fiberglass spoiler for the '81 and
> > have given this
> > some thought, and observed what others are doing
> > and...it seems
> > it is a very good idea to use very good double sided
> > tape at the top
> > of the spoiler along with screws(not too tight). 
> > I've also given some
> > thought to plastic bolts to any lower attachment
> > points so they
> > would break before the spoiler.
> > 
> > 
> > John C. Worden
> > Bucksport, Maine
> > 
> > '98 Dakota 4x4-Just rolled 100K
> > '86 Scirocco 8V-
> > '81 Scirocco 2.0 16V -
> > '78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic,  4 speed.
> > 
> 
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Eric
Northglenn, CO

76 Honda CB400F Super Sport
80 Scirocco (Parts car again, no more DD duty)
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